Thursday, November 15, 2007
Citiizen and Professional Journalists
Blogging has revolutionized journalism around the world. Due to this revolution journalism is no longer solely controlled by professionals but rather a reporting mass. Initially blogging and journalism clashed because journalist did not respect amateur writers. Some say that journalist felt threatened by this new form of reporting. As time has gone on, there relationship has evolved and blogging is now embraced by professional journalist as a tool to more fully present the news. Jo Twist in his article "Citizens Do Media For Themselves" writes, "The traditional relationship of professional media publisher farming out content to consume has been digitally eroded since the net started. " He later comments on how respect for blog writing has given people a voice. "The Internet is giving people a voice, a chance to self-publish, and the ability to rapidly share what they say in ways never quite possible before." This is especially significant in places like, Myanmar were technology and citizen Journalism are providing the opportunity to report on this isolated regime. Geoffrey A. Fowler writes in his article "Citizen Journalist Evade Blackout on Myanmar News", "In the age of YouTube, cellphone cameras and text messaging, technology is playing a critical role in helping news organizations and international groups follow Myanmar biggest protests in nearly two decades. " The are technologies that if we were without Myanmar would remain shrouded in secrecy.
Labels: Blog, citizen journalist, Digital media
